Mastantuono takes over Allstate office in Lewiston

by jmaloni

Mon, Jul 30th 2012 07:00 am

by
Alex Muto

Public
insurance company Allstate has been a presence in the Lewiston area
for years, but recently has moved - if only across the street, to
424 Center St. The Lewiston agency's new exclusive agent, Phil
Mastantuono, moved in with the company on Nov. 1, 2011.

Though
the difference between the new and old business is small, area
customers can now earn new savings at the Lewiston location.

Mastantuono
explains that logistic aspects of the business, including location
and customer base, haven't changed much.

"We
are not exactly new to the area," he says, "because we also have
a Grand Island office ... (and we have) the same customer base."

The
Lewiston agency also sells the same types of insurance as other
locations. Mastantuono describes Allstate's offerings as
"everything for a customer's whole life - insurance for auto,
homeowners', retirement planning, boats, motorcycles ... just about
everything!"

The
Allstate website explains that, in addition to the types Mastantuono
mentioned, the company offers condominium, renters, business, flood,
annuities, IRAs and life insurance.

Since
the Lewiston business moved, Allstate has gained many new customers
in addition to their loyal followers. As Mastantuono notes, since the
business changed locations, "we have been adding many more
customers to our base because we have new low rates."

These
improved rates are largely exclusive to the Niagara County region. As
Mastantuono says, "Niagara County has great rates. We have taken
two rate decreases so far this year in February and in April. That's
a big deal."

While
these savings vary, as there are different "tiering levels"
specific to the customer, they are a new offering attractive to
potential customers seeking good rates for insurance.

Mastantuono
explains that he has enjoyed working at the Lewiston location, and
tries to take advantage of everything the beautiful town has to
offer. While discussing working in Lewiston, he says, "It's
awesome here - I love Lewiston. I get to walk down Center Street
for lunch or to bring my dogs out during work. My wife and I now try
to get dinner here two days a week or so."

He
is enthusiastic about spending time at the Lewiston location and
would be happy to serve more customers.

"Just
walk right in" to get started, he invites potential customers.

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Allstate

Hours:The business is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The agency also
offers Saturday times by appointment.